Huntington Public Library Adult Reading Challenge

This is a very interesting book written by an acclaimed former NYT journalist. This case received nationwide attention when 4 college students from the University of Idaho were viciously murdered in a seemingly random attack, and very few updates have been released to the public after a sole suspect was arrested a little over a month after the murders occurred in November 2022. Howard Blum's investigative research on this case is impressive, and there is a lot of information he obtained from speaking with people close to the victims, suspect, and law enforcement directly working on the case that was previously unknown to the public. For anyone who is a fan of true crime, or simply interested in this particular case, I highly recommend picking up this book. Blum's writing style and ability to bring this case down to an intimate & personable level will keep any reader enthralled.  

Surrealists in New York tells the story of the liaison and the European Exiles who brought Surrealism with them an artistic exchange centering on the print making process. Stanley William Hayer and the legendary Atelier print studio he founded. Here artists experiments pushed the boundaries of modern art.  

  The author researches her ancestry, discovering that she is descended from a rich, powerful Louisiana cotton broker and the enslaved woman he had received as a wedding "gift" when he married into an equally rich and powerful family. Along the way she tries to get information from townspeople who know the bits and pieces of her family history, but keep it hidden.

  Soap star Don Diamont has written a heart warming and fun book of his life with his mom and dad and his own 7 children a poignant look at the life of soap star Diamont who has lit up the daytime tv screen from days of our lives to young and restless to his current decade long stint on hold and the beautiful a great read.

  This is an uplifting tale of survival, perseverance and community that is told in first-person account. A must read for all Long Islanders, especially for those who love the sea.

  So you think you know public libraries? Well, think again. The author gives us first hand accounts of her working experiences and provides interviews and research to balance out the picture. An eye-opening read.

  This was an entertaining, dishy and sometimes humorous look at the House of Windsor post-Diana. Even though the Royal Family hoped to avoid more scandal, of course, that was and is not the case. Camilla and Charles, Prince Andrew, Prince William and Princess Kate and, of course Meghan and Harry all have their own issues which the media has exploited and it is pretty interesting to learn about them. I felt as if I was in good hands with Tina Brown who is first British, second a journalist with great contacts. Also she wrote "The Diana Chronicles" which I want to read next. The only thing is that at the end I didn't find any of the royalty particularly sympathetic. Interesting, but not sympathetic.